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I don’t mind you (C)com ing here,
and wast ing all my (A)time.
’Cause when you’re stand ing (C)oh, so near,
I kind of lose my (A)mind.
It’s not the per fume (C)that you wear, and it’s not the rib bons (A)in your hair.
I don’t mind you (C)com ing here
and wast ing all my (Bb)time.
I don’t mind you (C)hang ing out
and talk ing in your (A)sleep.
It does n’t mat ter (C)where you’ve been,
as long as it was (A)deep.
You al ways knew to (C)wear it well and you look so fan cy.
(A)I can tell.
I don’t mind you (C)hang ing out
and talk ing in your (Bb)sleep.
I guess you’re (Bb)just what I (Dm)need ed.
I need ed (Bb)some one to (Dm)feed.
I guess you’re (Bb)just what I (Dm)need ed.
I need ed (Bb)some one to (Dm)bleed.
(F)(ed.)
You’re (Bb)just what I need (F)(ed.)
You’re (Bb)just what I need
Just What I Needed — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Just What I Needed" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 128 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Just What I Needed”
- Can I play "Just What I Needed" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Just What I Needed" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Just What I Needed" by The Cars played in?
- Just What I Needed is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Just What I Needed"?
- The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Just What I Needed" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Just What I Needed"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Just What I Needed"?
- "Just What I Needed" was originally performed by The Cars. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by The Cars can I play here?
- Try "DRIVE", "MAGIC", "GOOD TIMES ROLL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Just What I Needed"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Just What I Needed" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Just What I Needed"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Just What I Needed" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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